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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1855
Page
2
A Louisville Journal editorial denounces mob violence on August 6 in Louisville. It blames foreign agitators, especially Irish Catholics, for inciting riots and argues native-born Americans acted in self defense after provocation. affidavits are cited to support foreign involvement.
sworn testimonies describe August 6 street violence in Louisville between Americans and Irish residents. witnesses report gunfire from McDonald and Quinn properties, multiple injuries, a fatal shooting of Theodore Rhodes, and numerous shots from Quinn's Row as police and bystanders tried to aid victims and escape.
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